FSSAI
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India), It is an autonomous statutory body that maintains the food safety and standards in India. FSSAI registration is mandatory for anyone involved in the food business. Any entity involved in the preparation, manufacturing, storage, transport or handling of food or food products must be registered under the FSSAI Act. FSSAI or Food Safety & Standards Authority of India is the entity responsible for registering and licensing food business operators in India, as well as establishing the rules and regulations for operating any food related business in India. Based on the size and nature of the business, FSSAI registration or FSSAI license may be required.
Types of FSSAI Registration
FSSAI registration is based on the business types, turnover and capacity of production. Depending upon the installed capacity and turnover, FBOs are eligible for license such as basic license, central license, and state license.
• FSSAI Basic Registration – FBOs having a turnover of less than Rs.12 lakh p.a must obtain FSSAI basic registration. The FSSAI registration form that the applicant has to fill to obtain FSSAI basic registration is Form A.
• FSSAI State License – FBOs having a turnover of more than Rs.12 lakh p.a and less than Rs.20 crore p.a must obtain the FSSAI state license. The FSSAI registration form that the applicant has to fill to obtain an FSSAI state license is Form B.
• FSSAI Central License – FBOs having a turnover of more than Rs.20 crore p.a must obtain the FSSAI central license. The FSSAI registration form that the applicant has to fill to obtain FSSAI central license is Form- B.
FSSAI License
Any person or entity that does not classify as a petty food business operator is required to obtain an FSSAI license for operating a food business in India. FSSAI license is of two types, State FSSAI License and Central FSSAI License. Based on the size and nature of the business, the licensing authority would change. Large food manufacturer/processors/transporters and importers of food products require central FSSAI license. State FSSAI license is required for medium-sized food manufacturers, processor and transporters.
The fee and procedure for obtaining an FSSAI license are more extensive when compared to an FSSAI registration. FSSAI license application should be made in Form B to the appropriate Licensing Authority along with the necessary self-attested declaration, affidavit and annexures, as applicable.
FSSAI license is issued for a period of 1 to 5 years as requested by the food business operator. Higher fee would be applicable for obtaining FSSAI license for more years.
FSSAI License Renewal
Any person or entity holding a FSSAI registration or license can apply for the renewal of license by making an application, no later than 30 days prior to the expiry date of the FSSAI license. Any FSSAI renewal application filed beyond the expiry date is subjected to a late fee of Rs. 100 per day for each day of delay. Finally, if the food business license has expired, the Food Business Operator must terminate all business activities at the premises.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS :
FSSAI Registration
• Authorized person’s passport-sizes photograph [self-attested]
• Authorized person’s Aadhar card front and back [self-attested]
• Address proof of the business premises [rental agreement/previous month’s electricity bill/NOC from landlord]
• Declaration signed by the authorized person
State & Central Licence
• Passport-sized photograph of the directors/partners/proprietor
• Identity proof of directors/partners/proprietor [Aadhar and PAN]
• Address proof of the business premises [rental agreement/previous month’s electricity bill/NOC from landlord]
• Photograph of the premises [8-9 photos]
• Blueprint of the premises
• List of food products on the company letterhead [with seal and signature]
• List of machines (if any) on the company’s letterhead [with seal and signature].
Manufacturing Units
Including the above-mentioned documents, manufacturing units have to submit the following documents as well:
• The blueprint of warehouse, plant, etc.
• A list of all machinery
• Report of a water test
• List of all food categories
FAQS
India's food safety and standards authority (FSSAI Registration) plays a crucial role in formulating the controlling procedures.
Yes, whether you manufacture, distribute, transport or trade food additives, you will need an FSSAI licence to do it.
Perhaps you have a few separate warehouses within one city, then you will need a separate licence for each. If all your warehouses are confined to one campus, however, you can apply for a single licence citing the campus’s address
If you intend to make changes to your license, you can do so. If you wish to make changes to the information in the FSSAI license, you can do so by filing the application for modification. A modification fee may apply which is equal to a one-year license fee. There are no charges levied for changes to other parts of the license.
The fee for FSSAI registration depends on the type of registration and the period for which you are getting the licence. Our experts will guide you on how to decide these factors.
To run a food business in more than two states, he has first to obtain a Central License for its registered office and a separate license from the state authority of the respective state.
FSSAI license can be obtained in India through CogNezic, we help foods business operators apply for FSSAI license on the FSSAI platform and monitor their registrations.